“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the historic life and accomplishments of Texas State Representative Betty Jo Brown. Representative Brown passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the age of 86.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 10, 2026.
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2026-06-09
SECURE AMERICA ACT
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“Mr. Speaker, what we have heard today from Democrats is Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump. They are obsessed. They won't talk about the bill. They are talking about the President because they are ashamed, and they know they should be, of their record when they were in charge.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 9, 2026.
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2026-05-14
CONGRATULATING GARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR RECEIVING THE H- E-B TEXAS DISTRICT OF THE YEAR AWARD
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“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Garland Independent School District (ISD) on being named the 2026 H-E-B Texas District of the Year, one of the highest honors in public education.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of May 14, 2026.
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2026-05-11
HONORING CHARLES VICTOR LAMPE, MD, FACC
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“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the distinguished career and accomplishments of Dr. Charles Victor Lampe, a devoted cardiologist and respected leader in the Dallas, Texas community.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of May 11, 2026.
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2026-04-30
CELEBRATING THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH TERRELL'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY
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“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in my hometown of Terrell, Texas. Founded in 1875 in borrowed quarters, this congregation has been a local institution of faith for over a century.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 30, 2026.
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2026-04-20
HONORING ROCKWALL AND BRIN CHURCH OF CHRIST'S 130TH ANNIVERSARY
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“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 130th anniversary of Rockwall and Brin Church of Christ in my hometown of Terrell, Texas--a congregation that has been a meaningful part of my life since childhood.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 20, 2026.
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2026-03-27
HONORING VETERAN RUDY ARMSTRONG
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“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the historic life and accomplishments of veteran Rudy Armstrong of Maypearl, Texas and to congratulate him and his wife, Joyce, on 60 years of marriage.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 27, 2026.
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2026-03-24
HONORING VETERAN JAMES SMITH, JR.
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“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the historic life and accomplishments of Veteran James Smith, Jr. of Terrell, Texas. Mr. Smith, Jr.'s life has been dedicated to service.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 24, 2026.
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2026-02-03
HONORING WWII VETERAN DONALD TISDALE
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“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the historic life and accomplishments of World War II veteran Reverend Donald Tisdale of Wills Point, Texas. During WWII, Reverend Tisdale served on the USS Hooper Island, a Luzon-class repair ship serving the U.S.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of February 3, 2026.
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2025-11-12
CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS ACT, 2026
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“Mr. Speaker, throughout this sham and shame of a shutdown, we have heard so many lies from the Democrats. Over the last 45 days, and especially the last 45 minutes, I have heard them say this is an evil bill, that Republicans don't care about the disabled, and that Trump is the worst President in history for children.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of November 12, 2025.
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2025-11-07
CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF WWII VETERAN GUY W. EASTEP
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“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of Guy W. Eastep's 100th birthday and his dedicated service to our Nation during World War II. Mr. Eastep was born on August 31, 1925, in Crandall, Texas.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of November 7, 2025.
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2025-11-07
CELEBRATING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF QUITMAN, TEXAS
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“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the First Baptist Church of Quitman's 175th anniversary. Organized on November 16, 1850, the First Baptist Church of Quitman, commonly known as FBCQ, is the oldest church in Wood County.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of November 7, 2025.
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2025-09-15
WELCOMING HIS ALL-HOLINESS ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW TO THE UNITED STATES
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“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the United States and congratulate him on receiving the distinguished Templeton Prize. As the head of the Orthodox Christian Church, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is the spiritual leader of 300 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, having faithfully served in this role since October 1991.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of September 15, 2025.
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2025-09-04
CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROCK CHURCH OF TERRELL AND HONORING PASTOR GARY WEEMS
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“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of The Rock Church of Terrell's 20th anniversary and to congratulate Pastor Gary Weems on his retirement and transition to a senior bishop role.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of September 4, 2025.
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2025-04-29
COMMEMORATING COACH GREG HEIAR AND THE TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM ON THEIR HISTORI
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“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the incredible accomplishment of the Trinity Valley Community College Men's Basketball Team, who, under the leadership of Coach Greg Heiar, secured their first-ever national championship in 2025.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 29, 2025.
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2025-04-10
COMMEMORATING MR. DANA SKELTON ON HIS RETIREMENT AS FINE ARTS AND DISTRICT PROJECTS DIRECTOR FOR TERRELL INDEP
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“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the remarkable career of Dana Skelton, who retired in July 2024 after 42 years of dedicated service to the students and community of Terrell Independent School District.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 10, 2025.
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